Trade Union Act 2016 Update – Main provisions in force from 1st March 2017

Published on: 17/02/2017

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The Government has now confirmed that, as expected, the main provisions of the Trade Union Act 2016 will come into force on 1st March 2017.

This will include the 50% turnout requirement and 40% support requirement for “important public services”.

Take a look at our previous blog for the key provisions of this Act.

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